Strain for the Brain

02/12/2026

A cancer diagnosis impacts more than just the patient. Join us next week to learn from our Child Life Specialist how to educate, prepare and support children who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer. No registration required.

02/01/2026

The weather outside may be chilly, but we’re already looking forward to warmer days and our annual Strain for the Brain event on Saturday, May 30th at Vetetarns Park.

Registration is now open! You can sign up using the link below👇

The STRAIN FOR THE BRAIN is on Saturday May 30, 2026. It includes the following events: 1 Mile Walk, 5K, Survivor - 1 Mile Walk, and Survivor - 5K.

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, here are a few meaningful ways you can join us in supporting and advancing brain tumor research. 🧠 🔬

06/04/2025

Thank you to NextWave Visuals for the video recap of our event!

Strain for the Brain is an annual event held to honor individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor and to celebrate the family and friends there to support them....

06/03/2025

Our Warriors are the heart of this event. Your strength, resilience, and courage inspire us all. Because of you, we come together in support and solidarity as we continue the fight against brain tumors.

06/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our 15th annual Strain for the Brain event. It was a beautiful and impactful morning for the brain tumor community and we are grateful for your support.

We would like to share this special moment of our founder and friend, Dr. Mike Molloy. Mike brought up the rear of the race crossing the finish line with his family by his side—joined by Dr. Connelly and Dr. LaViolette. It was a special moment some may have missed, but it will not be forgotten.

More photos will be coming soon!

05/30/2025

🎉 The Time Has Finally Arrived – The 15th Annual Strain for the Brain! 🔬 🧠🏃‍♀️☀️

We’re thrilled to kick off Sunday’s event under clear skies and bright sunshine—perfect weather for an incredible day of community and purpose.

It is with great excitement that we announce over 1,500 participants have registered for the race, and thanks to your incredible support, we’ve officially met our $100,000 fundraising goal!

Your generosity and dedication continue to make a powerful impact. The funds raised will directly support critical brain tumor research, helping to advance treatment and bring hope to countless families.

05/18/2025

The STRAIN FOR THE BRAIN is on Sunday June 1, 2025. It includes the following events: 1 Mile Walk, 5K, Survivor - 1 Mile Walk, and Survivor - 5K.

05/11/2025

A Phase Two clinical trial led by Dr. Jennifer Connelly examines the potential of an oral medication to treat this aggressive cancer.

05/01/2025

Today, we kick off Brain Tumor Awareness Month – a time to come together to support, empower, and amplify the voice of the brain tumor community.

Highlighted here is the work that is being done at the MCW Brain & Spine Tumor Program. All of the fundraising efforts at this years Strain for the Brain event will help support all of the hard work that is being done by this amazing team.

We are just one month away from this year’s event and have raised $56,983 of our $100,000 goal. We look forward to seeing you on June 1st!

The Neuro-Oncology program carries out clinical trials of chemotherapeutic and other experimental treatments for brain cancer, near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as well as fMRI studies of tumor angiogenesis aimed at improving early detection and treatment outcomes.

04/06/2025

Good morning to the Strain for the Brain community! We are just 8 weeks away from coming together as a community for those individuals living with a brain tumor, those who lost the fight, and the people who love them. Thank you to all who have already registered and have collectively contributed $31, 905 towards brain tumor research being done right here with the MCW Brain & Spine Tumor Program. For those who haven't registered, please use the link below.

We look forward to seeing all of you at this year's Strain for the Brain event on Sunday, June 1st at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
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The STRAIN FOR THE BRAIN is on Sunday June 1, 2025. It includes the following events: 1 Mile Walk, 5K, Survivor - 1 Mile Walk, and Survivor - 5K.